Product Design and Technology Supervisor
Kew, Victoria, Australia
Job Description
This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide technical support across a range of creative and innovative disciplines, including wood, metal, textiles, and emerging technologies like laser cutting and 3D printing. The successful candidate will play a vital role in assisting both teachers and students in workshops and studios, as well as supporting a team of technicians to help them achieve their best.
This full‐time opportunity is available for an immediate start.
Responsibilities
* Lead and guide a team of Product Design and Technology technicians in best practice.
* Maintain weekly class schedules, roster and delegate tasks as required by the learning area.
* Provide technical assistance to students regarding materials, techniques and design processes across various workshops.
* Implement OH&S policies and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with regulations.
* Set up and maintain equipment, tools and apparatus used in workshops.
* Source and purchase materials within budget.
Qualifications
* Previous management experience in a school setting is favourable.
* Previous experience in a technician role.
* Knowledge and understanding of the safe operation of workshop machinery including CAD/CNC routers, laser cutters and 3D printing technology.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of OH&S regulations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Exceptional time‐management and problem‐solving abilities.
A valid Employee Working with Children's Check is a requirement of employment in this position.
Commitment to Child Safety
Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety with a zero‐tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the community share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Carey Baptist Grammar School is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio‐economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole‐school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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